#Horfield Prison

[pilgrim1975]

Reginald Woolmington, saved from the rope by a ‘Golden Thread.’

When farm labourer and killer Reginald Woolmington entered the dock at Taunton Assizes it was with a heavy heart. The shotgun killing of his estranged wife Violet at her mother’s home on December 10, 1934 looked like an open and shut case. She had left him because of his possessive, controlling and abusive treatment of her. He had stolen a shotgun from his employer, that much had been proved. So…

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#Albert Pierrepoint #Antonio Mancini #capital punishment #death penalty #Doctor Samuel Johnson #Foster&039;s Crown Law #History #Horfield Prison #House of Lords #murder #Pentonville #Pentonville Prison #Reginald Woolmington #reprieve #reprieved #Royal Prerogative #Woolmington Principle

[notsoterriblymisanthropic]

From Bristol Anti Repression Campaign:

Danny, pleading to riot and arson against a police vehicle, was given a heavy 4.5 year prison sentence by Judge Patrick. And Foxy, pleading to violent disorder, was given 2.5 years. We’re sending them both so much love and solidarity, and you can find details to write to them below. The more they try to silence our resistance, the louder we must shout.

Daniel Ellis A5725EY

Richard Fox A6546EY

HMP Bristol, 19 Cambridge Rd, Horfield, Brisgol, BS7 8PS

Among other things, Danny is interested in astronomy/astrophysics; plants, foraging, fungi and permaculture; geography and environmental science.

[wehavecomeforyourprivateschools]

Ryan Roberts was sentenced on the 17th December 2021 at Bristol Crown Court to a total of 14 years in prison. He was convicted of riot and four counts of arson. Three of the sentences run consecutively and only one concurrently, hence the brutal sentence of 14 years. As it is over seven years, it means he has to do two thirds of the sentence. He will do just under a decade in prison.

The demonstration took place in March 2021 against the Police, Courts and Sentencing Bill. It was an outpouring of rage against the violence of the police. The crowd fought back after police officers attacked the crowd with batons and riot shields. Pepper spray was used indiscriminately, people were charged at with horses and hit over the head with batons and shields . The protesters fought back, seizing police riot shields, helmets and batons to defend themselves. By the end of the evening several police vehicles had been set on fire.

A growing number of people have been arrested and sentenced to prison, with more trials taking place throughout 2022.

The time is NOW for solidarity.

Please write to him at Ryan Roberts A5155EM HMP Bristol, Horfield, 19 Cambridge Road, Bristol. BS7 8PS

Or use emailaprisoner.com

Donate to the Kill the Bill Prisoner support fund here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ktb-prisoner-support-fund

#Bristol

[lazy-native]

However, nearly 40 years later women were still disenfranchised and in 1903 a group called the Women’s Social and Political Union was set up in Manchester. Its policy of “deeds not words” led to increasing militant methods of campaigning by women who felt fed up with the continuing failure of traditional methods. One of the groups icons, Emmeline Pankhurst, described this use of militancy as “moral violence” and the group condoned and organised hundreds of illegal activities ranging from slapping policemen to widespread arson attacks. The “suffragettes” as they were named by the Daily Mail also organised and took part in harrassing and attacking Members of Parliament. 100 years ago, on 13 November, Winston Churchill came to Bristol to address the Anchor society at the Colston Hall. Theresa Garnett, a suffragette who had previously chained herself to a statue in the central lobby of the houses of parliament to protest against the ‘brawling bill’ and who had been accused of biting a prison warden during a previous stay in Horfield jail was also at Temple meads that day. Churchill was walking down this platform with his wife when he was accosted by Theresa who was brandishing a whip.

[anarchoecology]

Writing to prisoners is one of the most important acts we can do to break the isolation that prisons enforce on people. It can make a huge difference to prisoners knowing that people on the outside are thinking of them.

You can do this via normal post sent directly to the prison or via the email a prisoner website – www.emailaprisoner.com

For more detailed info on how to write to prisoners and what to say we recommend checking out this zine created by Brighton ABC.

Kill The Bill Prisoner Addresses

Last updated: 1st Jan 2022

Sentenced

Ryan Roberts A5155EM HMP Bristol, Horfield, 19 Cambridge Road, Bristol, BS7 8PS 14 years

Ben Rankin A1261AY HMP Portland, 104 the Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL 5 years

Ryan Dwyer A4276AT HMP Portland, 104 the Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL 4 years 6 months

Brandon Lloyd A0806EE HMP Portland, 104 the Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL 3 years 11 months

Callum Middleton A1817ET HMP Portland, 104 the Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL 3 years 9 months

Kane Adamson A1103ERHMP Portland, 104 the Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL 3 years 6 months

Shaun Davies A4075ER HMP Portland, 104 the Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL 3 years 6 months

Kain Simmonds A9381EQ HMP Portland, 104 the Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL 3 years 3 months

William Houlton A1824ET HMP Portland, 104 the Grove, Easton, Portland, Dorset, DT5 1DL 3 years

Joseph Foster A1421CD HMP Bristol, Horfield, 19 Cambridge Road, Bristol, BS7 8PS 3 years 3 months

From Bristol Anarchist Black Cross

#prisoner support #text #bristol #anarchism #kill the bill #england #uk

[daryljdugdale]

THE FERRY RIDE

I didn't realise when you respond to a message it gets posted automatically ! So thanks for the question Jon I'll add a little to my answer. The journey from Bristol to Plymouth was straight forward save two incidents. One was appeared to be a horrible accident North bound South of Exeter, it must have just happened a few minutes before we passed people were scrambling to get others out of an upturned car. Once again a momentary glance at how vulnerable we all are. Tracey mentioned that the occupants of the car have had their lives changed potentially forever as a consequence. It of course reminded us of our journey and made me reduce my speed and be more cautious. The other incident was rather comical. We wanted to stop to exercise  Smithy, Tracey suggested stopping at a country park just outside of Plymouth. As we arrived I noted there were six or seven VW camper vans leaving. As we approached the gate the guy asked us for £17 each for entrance I replied we just wanted to exercise the dog. Well it transpired we had come across a VW jamboree ! Hundreds of them! Needless to say we left without joining in, divorced from the VW family. As a consequence we arrived at the ferry port without having properly exercised Smithy, there would be a consequecne for this later on!

The boarding process was fairly straight forward, we were last camper an on and last off. Our cabin was on the fifth level small but it did the job. I was impressed that then price of food and drink wasn't bad, a small bottle of wine which did two glasses £3.70. This will be the measure of value for money for the rest of the adventure. We enjoyed the Jazz band saw them second half of the England game, that was rubbish , and disappeared before the magician. 

Smithys  accomodation was horrible, a bunch of kennels on top of one another on the tenth deck. Constant barking and whining from all the dogs. The exercise area was tiny. All in all it reminded me of my visits to Horfield PRison. There was even a slopping out procedure, after a poo or wee the owner of the said dog would use a power hose to swill it away. Very demeaning for all. Smithy showed his appreciation by doing a big poo on his mattress which took half an hour to clear up. It took him a day or so to forgive us. I'm not sure I'd do this again there are ships with pet friendly cabins that would be a better option.

The arrival into Santander was spectacular check out the pics, at last we had arrived.

One thing of note the majority of the passengers I would says were in their late 60′s early 70′s and all were having a great time. It was a bit like a party boat for retirees. I had a conversation with a number of them intrigued as to their story, those I spoke to were travelling to Spain or Portugal for six months, they had the funds and the health to do it, what a top idea, Tracey we may well have to adapt our plans!!

[notsoterriblymisanthropic]

Ryan Roberts is currently on remand in Bristol Prison. He was arrested after the confrontation with the police at Bristol’s Bridewell police station. He has been charged with riot and arson.

He has asked for letters of support. Please write to him at:

Ryan Roberts HMP Horfield 19 Cambridge Road Bristol BS7 8PS Prison number A5155EM

[notsoterriblymisanthropic]

On Friday 30th July, five people were sentenced to over 14 years between them. Four people were given sentences of over three years for riot.

These five people are the first to receive custodial sentences for the confrontation with the police outside Bridewell Police Station at the Kill the Bill demonstration on 21st March. However, over 75 people have been arrested, 28 of them have now been charged. Two people are currently on remand in Horfield prison.

The sentences are:

BL 3 years 11 months

KA 3 years 6 months

SQ 3 years 3 months

KS 3 years 6 months

YS 5 months

Click here to donate to our crowdfunder to support those who are in prison.

What happened on 21st March was an outpouring of rage against the violence of the police. The crowd fought back after police officers attacked the crowd with batons and riot shields. Pepper spray was used indiscriminately, people were charged with police horses. The protesters fought back, seizing police riot shields, helmets and batons to defend themselves. By the end of the evening several police vehicles had been set on fire.

We are writing this statement to make clear that we support those who have been sentenced today, and that we are proud of them for fighting back. We need to be ready to defend ourselves against the police, and stand with those facing repression and criminalisation.

Communities across the UK face violence at the hands of the police every day, but they only call it violence when we fight back!

The Policing Bill is an attempt by the state to increase its repressive powers to attack our communities, and to lock up even more of us. Our movements need to build our own strength, to defend ourselves and to fight back like the Bristol Kill the Bill defendants did on 21st March.

As we have seen, Bristol will not stand by silently. The people of this city know how to resist. We need to organise to support those incarcerated, but we need support from comrades across the UK and internationally to do this, please consider donating to our crowdfunder here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/ktb-prisoner-support-fund